Business
Cabinet to decide on sale of State’s Safaricom stake
Initially, the State focused on selling shares in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), with projections of Sh100 million in returns.
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High Court halts cabinet plan for duty-free rice imports
In the petition, filed through Simon Chege Kamangu, the farmers argue the decision lacked public participation, infringes on constitutional rights, and would distort the market to the detriment of local producers and importers.
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Cabinet approves Last Mile Phase III to connect over 180,000 households
The project will address barriers such as high connection costs, underutilised transformers and weak infrastructure by tapping into idle electricity assets and reinforcing overstretched substations to ensure stable electricity delivery.
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Cabinet approves religious reforms as fears of ‘Shakahola Two’ grow
At the heart of the reforms is the creation of a national Religious Affairs Commission that will oversee the registration and operations of religious institutions, monitor compliance, and offer policy direction.
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Cabinet approves 80% payout to road contractors using bond-financed model
According to a Cabinet dispatch, Sh64.2 billion has already been disbursed through the model, covering 40 percent of verified claims linked to 575 contracts across 393 road projects.
Health and Wellness
Cabinet approves Healthcare Bill to tackle malpractice and boost patient safety
To enforce the reforms, the Bill outlines the establishment of an independent Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Authority.
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Amboseli Park handover to Kajiado gets Cabinet green light
Kajiado will now take charge of the park’s daily operations through a co-management model, while the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) will continue to oversee national conservation standards.
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Cabinet Secretaries make appointments across multiple state agencies
Sports CS Salim Mvurya appointed Joseph Maina Njogu to serve on the Board of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya for a period of three years.
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Government announces new changes to public board leadership
These changes mark a continued push by the government to re-align leadership in state agencies with a focus on service delivery and accountability.
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Cabinet approves landmark regulations to ease affordable home ownership
The regulations reduce the housing deposit requirement from 10 per cent to 5 per cent, a move expected to lower the entry barrier for many aspiring homeowners.
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Cabinet approves new policy to curb drug abuse among youth
The policy introduces tighter regulations on the sale and advertising of alcohol, limits access, and enhances protection for individuals under the age of 21 as well as those who abstain from alcohol and drug use.